To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore June 26, 2013 Opening No. 85: The Avenue Theater’s “Minimum… Continue reading Photos: Opening night at the Avenue Theater’s ‘Minimum Wage’
Author: John Moore
Award-winning arts journalist John Moore was named one of the 12 most influential theater critics in the United States by American Theatre Magazine during has 12 years at The Denver Post. Hen then created a groundbreaking new media outlet covering Colorado arts an culture as an in-house, multimedia journalist for the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. He also founded The Denver Actors Fund, a nonprofit that has raised more than $600,000 for theatre artists in medical need. He is now a journalist for hire as the founder of Moore Media Colorado. You can find samples of his work at MooreJohn.Com. Contact him at culturewestjohn@gmail.com
Shows go on, theaters safe as fires rage near Creede, Pagosa Springs
Dramatic photos of the three forest fires near Creede that have cast a surreal haze over the Creede Repertory Theatre’s 2013 summer season. The shows are going on because fire authorities have determined the town 250 miles southwest of Denver to be safe. Photos by John Gary Brown and Charles Maze. To see caption information… Continue reading Shows go on, theaters safe as fires rage near Creede, Pagosa Springs
Aspen Stage wins four national awards for ‘Unmarried in America’
By John Moore June 24, 2013 Aspen Stage has won four awards at the American Association of Community Theatre’s national festival in Carmel, Ind. Director Wendy Moore’s production of “Unmarried in America” was honored for Best Ensemble, Best Supporting Actress (Missy Moore), Best Supporting Actor (Kevin Derkash) and Best Actor in a Featured… Continue reading Aspen Stage wins four national awards for ‘Unmarried in America’
Please take my two-question survey and help determine the fate of CultureWest
By John Moore June 21, 2013 Many of you know this very WordPress blog you are now reading was created last summer with a much larger end-game in mind: CultureWest.Org was conceived as a beta site that would one day magically transition into a fully staffed new media outlet that would exclusively cover all arts… Continue reading Please take my two-question survey and help determine the fate of CultureWest
Photos: My day with Theatre Esprit Asia’s “Spirit & Sworded Treks” and “Dust Storm”
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore June 20, 2013 Opening Nos. 83-84: Theatre Esprit Asia’s “Dust… Continue reading Photos: My day with Theatre Esprit Asia’s “Spirit & Sworded Treks” and “Dust Storm”
Photos: My night at Sis Tryst’s “Talley’s Folley”
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore June 20, 2013 Opening No. 82: Sis Tryst’s “Talley’s Folley”:… Continue reading Photos: My night at Sis Tryst’s “Talley’s Folley”
The list of shows eligible for 2013 Henry Awards consideration
By John Moore June 19, 2013 The following shows presented by Colorado Theatre Guild member companies are fully eligible for 2013 Henry Award nominations. To qualify, a show must have opened between June 1, 2012, and May 31, 2013, and been seen by at least six judges. In all, 59 Guild member companies were… Continue reading The list of shows eligible for 2013 Henry Awards consideration
Town Hall Arts Center leads balanced field of 2013 Henry Award nominees
Ashlie-Amber Harris, left, is nominated for her supporting work in both the Aurora Fox’s The Color Purple,” above, and the Town Hall Arts Center’s “Hair.” SuCh, also pictured above, is a nominee for outstanding actress in a musical. By John Moore June 19, 2013 The Town Hall Arts Center leads all companies with 17 nominations… Continue reading Town Hall Arts Center leads balanced field of 2013 Henry Award nominees
Photos: My Night at Phamaly’s “Circle of Stars” gala
To see caption information for any photo above, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore June 18, 2013 The Phamaly Theatre Company’s 2013 Circle of Stars benefit at the Mizel Center’s Wolf Theatre on June 15… Continue reading Photos: My Night at Phamaly’s “Circle of Stars” gala
Photos: My night at Source/Su Teatro’s ‘The Gospel at Colonus’
To see caption information for any photo above, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore June 12, 2013 Opening No. 81: The Source Theatre and Su Teatro’s “The Gospel at Colonus”: This co-production is a spiritual… Continue reading Photos: My night at Source/Su Teatro’s ‘The Gospel at Colonus’
Photos: My night at Colorado Shakes’ ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
To see caption information on each photo above, click here. (It will be on the lower-left corner.) Or just click “show info” on any photo. By John Moore June 12, 2013 Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: Even if you’ve seen Shakespeare’s most popular title before, you likely haven’t seen it with a Hermia… Continue reading Photos: My night at Colorado Shakes’ ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Photo Series: It’s Opening Night in Colorado 2013
To see caption information on any photo above, click here. (It will be on the lower-left corner.) Or just click “show info” on any photo. If you prefer see this feature in its previous format (with each new photo stacked on top of the last), click here. By John Moore Jan. 1, 2014 Welcome to… Continue reading Photo Series: It’s Opening Night in Colorado 2013
CPR names Chloe Veltman editor of new arts bureau
By John Moore June 11, 2013 Please join me in welcoming to Denver Chloe Veltman, who has been hired as the first editor of Colorado Public Radio’s forthcoming new arts bureau, a game-changing journalism initiative made possible by a $900,000 grant from the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation. The appointment of the San Franciscan was announced by CPR… Continue reading CPR names Chloe Veltman editor of new arts bureau
Convicted UNC theater professor Vance Fulkerson released from prison one year early
By John Moore June 8, 2013 Disgraced University of Northern Colorado theater professor Vance Fulkerson, who was sentenced to four years in prison in 2010 for the felony sexual exploitation of five children, has been released one year early and is now living in Boulder. Many students and alumni expressed outrage when Fulkerson received only… Continue reading Convicted UNC theater professor Vance Fulkerson released from prison one year early
Photos: My night at Cherry Creek Theatre’s ‘Baby’
Because “Baby” is being staged in the Shaver-Ramsey Showroom — a fine carpet store — the entire set must be assembled, taken down stored in a parking-lot pod and assembled again — for every performance. By John Moore June 5, 2013 Welcome to my ongoing, 2013 labor-of-love photo series bringing you iconic snapshots from behind… Continue reading Photos: My night at Cherry Creek Theatre’s ‘Baby’
Video: Step Up to the Mic: Denver Actors Fun-draiser highlights
By John Moore June 3, 2013 Watch video highlights from CultureWest’s evening of karaoke silliness to raise seed money for the new Denver Actors Fund, a modest source of immediate, situational relief when members of the local theater community find themselves in sudden medical need. The host was Kent Randell. Performers on this video include… Continue reading Video: Step Up to the Mic: Denver Actors Fun-draiser highlights
Photos: 2013 Bobby G Awards honoring Colorado high-school theater
Chaparral High School wins the first-ever Bobby G Award for outstanding musical, “Les Misérables.” See the slideshow below for more shots. Just push the “play” button. By John Moore June 2, 2013 The 2013 Bobby G Awards, named after late Denver producer Robert Garner, honor the best in Colorado high-school musical theater. They are part… Continue reading Photos: 2013 Bobby G Awards honoring Colorado high-school theater
The new Denver Actors Fund: A Q&A
By John Moore May 31, 2013 Tomorrow night, many of you in the Colorado theater community will be joining us for a late-night gathering of karaoke silliness at the Voodoo Comedy Playhouse to raise seed money for the new Denver Actors Fund. Since announcing the new initiative last month, I’ve fielded many questions about my… Continue reading The new Denver Actors Fund: A Q&A
Video: Watch Chaparral High School win the Bobby G for Best Musical
By John Moore May 31, 2013 Watch as Chaparral High School’s “Les Misérables” wins best musical at the inaugural Bobby G Awards on May 30 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Senior Chris Maclean also won best actor for his portrayal of Jean Valjean. The Bobby G Awards honor Denver metro high-school thespians,… Continue reading Video: Watch Chaparral High School win the Bobby G for Best Musical
Video: Coloradans on Broadway salute high-school Bobby G Award Nominees
By John Moore May 30, 2013 We asked Coloradans on Broadway to send their encouragement and congratulations to the Colorado high-school students attending the first-ever Bobby G Awards on May 30, 2013, at the Seawell Ballroom in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Those participating include Annaleigh Ashford, Andy Kelso, Elizabeth Welch, Jesse JP Johnson, Gavin… Continue reading Video: Coloradans on Broadway salute high-school Bobby G Award Nominees
Photos: My Night at Germinal’s ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’
Zachary Andrews takes a moment to prepare for one of the great challenges available to an actor of his young age: Sickly Edmund, the character who represents Eugene O’Neill himself in his autobiographical masterpiece, “Long Day’s Journey Into Night.” By John Moore May 29, 2013 Welcome to my ongoing, 2013 labor-of-love photo series bringing… Continue reading Photos: My Night at Germinal’s ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’
Photos: My Night at Equinox’s ‘Fawlty Towers’
Director Shannon McCarthy takes a quiet moment alone outside the Bug Theatre before the crowd arrives for the opening performance. By John Moore May 28, 2013 Welcome to my ongoing, 2013 labor-of-love photo series bringing you iconic snapshots from behind the scenes on opening nights in Colorado theater. All photos by John Moore copyright… Continue reading Photos: My Night at Equinox’s ‘Fawlty Towers’
News: ‘In Focus With Eden Lane’ leaves the air after May 31
By John Moore May 26, 2013 The season finale of the weekly arts TV program “In Focus with Eden Lane” will air at 7 p.m. Friday on Colorado Public Television Channel 12. In all likelihood, it will be the series finale as well. Lane has broadcast an original half hour of local arts and culture… Continue reading News: ‘In Focus With Eden Lane’ leaves the air after May 31
Photos: My night at Boulder’s Dinner Theatre’s ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Dorothy’s iconic red slippers were crafted by Linda Morken, who handmade more than 100 separate costumes for “The Wizard of Oz.” When considered as costume pieces, the number perhaps triples. By John Moore May 20, 2013 Welcome to my ongoing, 2013 labor-of-love photo series bringing you iconic snapshots from behind the scenes on opening… Continue reading Photos: My night at Boulder’s Dinner Theatre’s ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Shake it: What Colorado bands make you get up and dance?
By John Moore May 21, 2013 These are 18 songs by Colorado bands that just make me gotta dance. Like for reals, shake your tail-feather, you can’t stop the beat, dancing. They are very different kinds of songs … Sometimes poppy, sometimes reverent, sometimes angry. But always irresistible. I have no defense against their booty… Continue reading Shake it: What Colorado bands make you get up and dance?
Photos: My night at Town Hall Arts Center’s ‘Hair’
If you are on Facebook, you can see the cast portraits above as individual photos by clicking here. By John Moore May 20, 2013 Welcome to my ongoing, 2013 labor-of-love photo series bringing you iconic snapshots from behind the scenes on opening nights in Colorado theater. All photos by John Moore copyright 2013 for… Continue reading Photos: My night at Town Hall Arts Center’s ‘Hair’
Don’t be frightened, Regis High School students, but … We are your future
Please forgive that hideous white tie. I didn’t bring one to my senior portrait session. Intentionally. But the repressive “man” who ran the studio refused to take any boy’s senior photo without a tie, and that was the only one he had on hand. I guess the lesson, kids, is that you can’t be a… Continue reading Don’t be frightened, Regis High School students, but … We are your future
Photos: My night at LIDA Project’s ‘The Hairy Ape’
Lorenzo Sariñana prepares backstage to perform “The Hairy Ape” along with a skeletally inclined narrator and five mannequins — all speaking in a different language than he does. By John Moore May 19, 2013 Welcome to my ongoing, 2013 labor-of-love photo series bringing you iconic snapshots from behind the scenes on opening nights in… Continue reading Photos: My night at LIDA Project’s ‘The Hairy Ape’
Photos: My night at Horse & Cart’s ‘The Singing Room’
During “The Singing Room,” about the denizens of a dingy karaoke bar, both actors and real-life audience members step up to the mic and sing. Here, actor Samantha Long, who plays Leslie, gets her Joan Jett on with her rendition of “I Love Rock n Roll.” By John Moore May 14, 2013 Welcome to… Continue reading Photos: My night at Horse & Cart’s ‘The Singing Room’
Photos: My night at Boulder Ensemble’s ‘Bach at Leipzig’
By John Moore May 8, 2013 Welcome to my ongoing, 2013 labor-of-love photo series bringing you iconic snapshots from behind the scenes on opening nights in Colorado theater. All photos by John Moore copyright 2013 for www.CultureWest.Org. Opening No. 67: Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company’s “Bach at Leipzig”: Opening night for the theater company that… Continue reading Photos: My night at Boulder Ensemble’s ‘Bach at Leipzig’